I have no details at this time, but Canoe says that the New York Police Department spokesman says that Heath Ledger has been found dead. Please stay tuned to this link for more information.UPDATE: According to the New York Times, the actor was found dead in an apartment building in SoHo, New York City this afternoon. It seems that a masseuse went to the apartment for an appointment with Ledger, and was let in by a housekeeper, who knocked on the door of Ledger's bedroom. He was found naked and unconscious in bed,
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UPDATE: Police initially said it was her apartment, but Olsen's publicist says: "It is not her apartment. She does not own the apartment. She has never owned the apartment. She and her sister have an apartment in New York City, but they are not in this building."
After breaking hearts in 10 Things I Hate About You, the Perth, Australia native hit it big with Brokeback Mountain, a role that nabbed him both a Golden Globe and Academy Award nomination. He recently wrapped on The Dark Knight as Joker, and was headed for The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus.
He will be deeply missed.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
1-22-2008 @ 4:57PM
Gilbert Davis said...
Very sad when someone goes down when they are in prime of their lives. So much to live for and gone suddenly in an instant. Hopefully it reminds us all to treasure our every single day here on this planet. Because tomorrow isn't promised to anyone at all.
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1-22-2008 @ 4:57PM
Silentcore01 said...
OMG! FIRST! POOR SOB!
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1-22-2008 @ 4:59PM
Suzanne said...
I can't believe it. I just heard on the MMORPG I play and I Googled it and ended up here. A sad loss. A marvelous actor.
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1-22-2008 @ 5:00PM
Tony said...
oh man , I cant beleive this, I just heard and I am heart broken , he is so cute and loved his gay role in brokeback , this is another sudden loss of great talent, this is a sign to all of us to appreciate everyday and each other. I pray that Heath is in a better place and may he rest in peace.
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1-22-2008 @ 5:00PM
Elly said...
NO WAY!!!! I don't believe it, there must be some mistake happening. He was only seen the other day with a young model!!
This is just wrong.
Great loss to Aussie film industry!
You will be missed our darling Golden Boy
xxx
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1-22-2008 @ 5:02PM
Al said...
Drugs?
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1-22-2008 @ 5:03PM
Cath said...
I just saw this in the New York Times. Yet it's hard to believe. This guy had so much ahead of him. Condolences to his family and friends.
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1-22-2008 @ 5:03PM
sean percival said...
Terrible news! we are tracking the story here:
http://www.mahalo.com/Heath_Ledger_Dead
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1-22-2008 @ 5:11PM
KateGee said...
This is a f*cking tragedy.
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1-22-2008 @ 5:11PM
Ash said...
omg i just heard it on the news!
im so sad!
he was my favourtie aussie actor
supposably it was a drug overdose, pills were found next to him.
you will be missed
xx
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1-22-2008 @ 5:11PM
Brooke said...
This is so sad and shocking. I just can't believe it. My thoughts and prayers will be with his family and friends and for sure his daughter.
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1-22-2008 @ 5:13PM
Jason Chapa said...
Sad times, bro. Sad times.
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1-22-2008 @ 5:15PM
Antonio said...
I cannot believe this. So sad now. The world is a darker place now. Many sorrows for his family and friends.
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1-22-2008 @ 5:16PM
jack said...
What is this world coming to?
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1-22-2008 @ 5:17PM
Zoe said...
OMFG!!!!!!!!!!!!! No Way i can't belive it. I was sitting up i nbed thinking of random things and so i put the radio on to cler my head and there was breaking news. I was no there is like some kinda mistake. He is so young and has so much to still do. I loved his role in broke bak mountain. I frist feel i n love with heath ledger was in the movei 10 Things I Hate About You.
He will be missed by every one that knew him.
He will sadly be missed.
Peace out R.I.P Heath
xoxox
:(
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1-22-2008 @ 5:18PM
cloverfield said...
hey me too (the mmo). do you WoW it? shattered halls maybe?
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1-22-2008 @ 5:18PM
Philip said...
I'm shocked. I thought this was a bad joke at first. I don't know what else to say. In the blink of an eye...
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1-22-2008 @ 5:20PM
Heath said...
It's OK everyone, I wrapped on the Dark Knight...Later
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1-22-2008 @ 5:23PM
Philip said...
Whoever the fuck "Heath" is, you're not very smart or funny. Chances are you're some punk kid who thinks he's gonna live forever.
Some tacky shit you pulled there. I bet your parents are proud to say they gave you life.
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1-22-2008 @ 5:26PM
jazmine said...
thats so sad. but that goes to show you that money cant but you happiness. even stars who have all the money in the world are not truely happy, all the glam and glits will eventually catch up with you. i couldn't believe it, R.I.P heath ledger
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